Centerville Elementary School District

693 Stockett Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 242 students in Centerville Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Centerville Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
242 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Centerville Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#140 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
37%
35-39%
46%
20-29%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.40
% American Indian
3%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,595 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,285 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,595
$15,490
Spending / Student
$11,285
$15,580

Best Centerville Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grass Land Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 Eden Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5322
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Big Stone School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
251 Goonhill Road
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Centerville 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
693 Stockett Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Centerville School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
693 Stockett Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Hill Top Colony School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Spring Creek Road
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5169
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Centerville Elementary School District?
Centerville Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 242 students.
What is the rank of Centerville Elementary School District?
Centerville Elementary School District is ranked #161 out of 335 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Centerville Elementary School District?
89% of Centerville Elementary School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centerville Elementary School District?
Centerville Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Centerville Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,285 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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